Extra Points - Thigh, Knee & Leg

Question 1

Bai Chong Wo

Answer 1

100 Insects Nest

On the anterior thigh, in the vastus medialis, 1 cun superior to SP-10

Question 2

He Ding

Answer 2

Crane’s (Summit) Crown

In the depression at the midpoint of the superior border of the patella.

Question 3

Xi Yan

Answer 3

Knee Eye, Eyes of the Knee

On the knee, in the hollows formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and both medial and lateral to the patellar ligament.

Question 4

Xi Yi

Answer 4

Knee Wings

2 points, one on either side of the knee, in the joint space between the femur and tibia at the posterior edge of the medical and lateral collateral ligaments respectively.

Question 5

Lan Wei Xue

Answer 5

Appendix Point

Below the knee, 1-2 cun inferior to ST-36, in a tender spot.

Question 6

Dan Nang Xue

Answer 6

Gall Bladder Point

Below the head of the fibula, 1-2 cun inferior to GB-34, in a tender spot.

Question 7

Ling Hou

Answer 7

Behind the Mound (posterior GB-34)

Below the knee, posterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

Question 8

Mao Qing

Answer 8

Brain Clear/Clear the Brain

On the anterior lower leg just above the ankle, slightly lateral to the tibia/tibialis anterior, 1.5 cun superior to ST-41.